Advanced Clinician - Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy role in Pelvic Health Outpatients -

Part-time, permanent position available

Specialty Medicine and Health of Older People Service

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waitematā

The New Zealand Female Pelvic Mesh Service is a new national service delivered from two hubs, Northern and Southern, with Waitematā District being the host for the Northern hub covering all of the North Island. A Inter-disciplinary Team (IDT) approach will coordinate the service delivery for women and their whānau to determine the best possible treatment options whilst linking in with appropriate home based services around the North Island. The service will be staffed by a wide range of medical and allied health practitioners delivering holistic patient centred care for women who have experienced significant complications from pelvic mesh implants and are eligible for free health and disability care in New Zealand, irrespective of their eligibility for Treatment Injury cover with Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).

In collaboration with the New Zealand Female Pelvic Mesh Service we have an exciting and innovative opportunity to build a specialist IDT who will coordinate and provide support to these women. Understanding that this work will need to be flexible in nature, IDT professionals will have options to work remotely as well as in reaching to hospital and outpatient services to support the women attending clinics with pre and post-operative care. We are seeking experienced Physiotherapists who have specialised knowledge, skills, and qualifications in working with patients requiring pelvic health and chronic pain support services; and Occupational Therapists who are experienced in the impact of physical health complications, emotional distress and pain on occupational performance.

We are seeking an Advanced Clinician in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy to support the delivery of this innovative service and build a specialist IDT. This exciting opportunity will involve coordinating and providing care to women through pre and post-operative care, as well as supporting the development of systems and processes to ensure long-term success.

Role Overview: As an Advanced Clinician in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy (0.50 FTE, up to 20 hours per week), you will provide expert physiotherapy input to the IDT, contribute to service development, and support the regional hub’s competency-building efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert pelvic health physiotherapy to complex patient presentations, including those impacted by pelvic mesh complications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including urological, gynaecological, and colorectal surgeons, as well as clinical nurse specialists.
• Lead and implement service development and quality improvement projects.
• Develop and contribute to patient- and whānau-centred, evidence-based physiotherapy assessments, management, and treatment plans.
• Work autonomously as well as within a team of experienced physiotherapists.
• Mentor, support, and supervise staff as required.
• Contribute to service delivery and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• New Zealand registered Physiotherapist with current APC.
• 5-6+ years of postgraduate experience, including a minimum of 2 years working with complex pelvic health patients and women impacted by pelvic mesh complications.
• Experience collaborating with pelvic surgeons and clinical teams in an MDT setting.
• Proven ability to lead service development and quality improvement projects.
• Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to think quickly and communicate effectively.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and highly organised.
• Ability to facilitate interdisciplinary teamwork and provide mentorship.
• Full, clean driver’s license.

Benefits of the Role:

• Part-time, permanent employment.
• Salary range: $112,570 - $127,720 (depending on experience).
• Opportunities for professional development and clinical expertise.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• In-house career development with regular in-service training.
• Opportunities to contribute to the development of a new service and quality improvement projects.
• Regular monthly supervision and work perks.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply online today!

Please click here for position description 

For specific queries regarding the Physiotherapy role, please contact: Esmari Oosthuizen, Clinical Lead Physiotherapy
Email: Esmari.Oosthuizen@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For general inquiries or support with your online application, please contact: Bairavi Thavarasa
Email: Bairavi.Tharavasa@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Job Ref: WDHB19114
Closing Date: Friday 21/03/2025